Galen Malecha

Commissioner Jim Purfeerst pointed out it was a "once in a lifetime opportunity."

Letters of support for the workforce housing were included from Trystar, Faribault Foods and Jennie-O Turkey Store plants in Faribault.

There currently is no signage at the northside or social services side of the building drop box telling people not to place absentee ballots there.

Sara Folsted, County Admiinistrator told commissioners the appointment is from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2026.

Brian Peterson, Northfield Township Supervisor presented a petition with 104 signatures requesting #4 be adopted. Representatives of Morristown Township, Erin Township, Walcott Township, Bridgewater Township, Shieldsville Township, Wheatland Township, Wheeling Township, Cannon City Township also voiced their support for #4.

The County Board also voted to hire Contegrity Group Incorporated (CGI) to be the Construction Manger for the new Law Enforcement Center/Jail. The firm is based in Little Falls, Mn.

We spoke with Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn this morning about his decision to leave office a year before his term is scheduled to expire. Listen to the full interview below: